CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
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Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits from 2016 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 25, 2016 - 8:13pmCHICAGO – The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) was recently in town, and the geek world was in heaven. For three days, the best in the comic book, entertainment, TV and movie world were gathered at the McCormick Place convention center on the near south side.
TV Feature: The 10 Most Promising Network Shows of Fall 2013
Submitted by BrianTT on September 10, 2013 - 1:32pmCHICAGO – In the decade-plus that I’ve been covering network television, no season comes close to this upcoming one in terms of lackluster, bland, uninspired programming.
TV Review: The CW Hits Reality TV Bottom with ‘Capture’
Submitted by BrianTT on July 30, 2013 - 11:37amCHICAGO – “Get me a TV version of The Hunger Games! This is The CW! If it’s popular with young adults, we need a TV show like it!”
“Sir, have you SEEN The Hunger Games? It’s about killing people.”
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall TV Schedule by Night
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:27amCHICAGO – The five broadcast networks have announced their Fall 2013 schedules and so it’s now easy to see them night by night, timeslot by timeslot. Which timeslots seem the most competitive? Do you know what you’re going to watch or schedule in your DVR? Here’s the chart you need to figure it out.
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall Schedule by Show
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:20amCHICAGO – Wondering where to find your favorite shows this Fall? See a preview for something new and want to check your series manager to see if you can DVR it? Keep the following list handy and share with your friends.
TV News: The CW Moves Several Hits, Launches Three New Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:07amCHICAGO – The CW is shaking things up this Fall, perhaps recognizing that their audience doesn’t care as much what night of the week their shows are on as they’re getting increasingly likely to DVR, download, or stream them. 40% of the net’s line-up is switching nights, moving around three new shows in the mid-section of the week.
TV News: Recap of Cancellations, Renewals For 2013-14 Season
Submitted by BrianTT on May 9, 2013 - 2:59pmCHICAGO – With the steady flow of news stories this week about what would and what would not be included in next week’s Fall schedule announcements, it’s easy to lose track of your favorite show. Let us guide the way with this handy recap. When will it all air? Will some of these be mid-season returns? Will your favorite show move? Come back next week as all of the Fall schedules are announced. Bookmark this page and keep refreshing it as we’ll include all announcements here.
TV Feature: What Will Happen to Your Favorite 2013 Network TV Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 9, 2013 - 2:13pmCHICAGO – The full 2013-2014 Fall TV schedules for the five broadcast networks will be announced next week. Will NBC give “Hannibal” more time to find an audience? Will The CW close the book on “The Carrie Diaries”? Can CBS viewers plan to visit “Vegas” again?
TV Feature: The 5 Network Shows Most on the Bubble
Submitted by BrianTT on April 17, 2013 - 12:25pmCHICAGO – As the networks finalize their schedules, there are more periods than question marks. CBS has already renewed most of their line-up while some programs on other networks have nothing to worry about. At the same time, there are some axes that everyone knows are going to fall. But what about the shows in the middle?
TV Review: Don’t Join Bizarre ‘Cult’ on The CW
Submitted by BrianTT on February 19, 2013 - 10:55amCHICAGO – Man, “Cult,” premiering tonight on The CW at 8pm CST, is a weird, weird show. One can see the pitch that convinced producers to fund this misfire but it was never developed into anything entertaining or believable.